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  1. armison89

    armison89 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    what can i grow with 3 t8 bulbs? 2 10000k and 1 420 actinic. i know i cant grow sps.
     
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  4. thepanfish

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    From what I remember, there was a general consensus that 3-4 T8s would grow most softies and some LPS such as Acans, Chalices...
     
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    well sure, enough of any type pf light can grow corals, flourescent even. but that doesnt mean ets efficient.
     
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    Again, this is not about efficiency or better choices, these people both have T8s and want to use them. Are there better choices? Defineatly.
     
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    I will agree that many soft corals will do OK under T8
    this picture is from 2006
    and the 2 tanks in the background, both lit by 2 twin T8s lamps
    2 x Actinic O3 and 2 x 10K - Sylvannia brand lamps in both cases

    those corals seemed to be doing OK to me
    the young man is Alan, and he was 4 ish at the time
    he is 9 now

    I only had 2 spare lamps in those days
    I reckon I have 20 or more next to the cabinet now
     

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  8. grinder37

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    Looks to be doing great to me.Nice tanks and cute kids.
     
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    No better proof than pics! Cool tanks Steve!
     
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    i have another t8 fixture thats 2 bulbs that i will be upgrading to t5s but for now would 2 10000ks be better then 1 10000k and 1 actinic?
     
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